Kia India is all set to expand its highly popular Seltos SUV model lineup in coming weeks. The Korean automaker recently dropped teasers of its upcoming model under the name of ‘Project X’. It’s most likely Kia Seltos X-Line that was previewed at the 2020 Auto Expo. The X-Line is essentially the sportier version of the Seltos with cosmetic enhancements and a matte grey paint scheme. The special model will also come with off-road capabilities.
– Unlike the standard version that offers FWD (front-wheel-drive) system, the X-Line (global-spec) will feature an electric AWD (all-wheel-drive) system with a central differential locking system. The India-spec version, however, is likely to be made available with the FWD configuration.
– Compared to the regular Seltos, the Kia Seltos X-Line has off-road specific, bigger tyres with blacked-out alloy wheels that seem borrowed from the Seltos GT Line.
– Upfront, the more rugged Seltos carries a grille with dark chrome surround, glossy black trim on bumper and closed-off fog lamp assembly outlined in bronze. Read – Is Kia Sonet Based 7-seater SUV Coming To India?
– Save for the chrome appliqué running along the sideboards, the side profile remains unchanged.
– At the back, the new Kia Seltos X Line features LED taillamps connected via a dark chrome bar, a more pronounced faux scuff plate flanked by bronze trims and a glossy black finish on the bumper.
– It has prominent ‘Seltos’ badging across the bonnet and tailgate and ‘X-Line’ moniker on the front grille, doors and boot lid.
– The Kia Seltos X-Line concept was powered by a 175bhp, 1.6L turbo petrol motor with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox and AWD system.
– The final model, however, is likely to come with the 1.4L turbo petrol and 1.5L turbo diesel engines making 138bhp with 250Nm and 113bhp with 250Nm respectively. While the former will come with a 7-speed DCT automatic gearbox, the latter will be available with 6-speed manual and 6-speed torque convertor automatic gearbox options.
– Prices of the upcoming Kia Seltos X Line will be announced in the month of September 2021. Though, it’s likely to be priced slightly premium over the regular Seltos that costs from Rs 9.95 lakh to Rs 17.65 lakh (ex-showroom).
